Got the snail mail letter yesterday as well with Money Clip. No Aid either, but I wouldn't need it anyways, going to use GI Bill with Yellow Ribbon Program. Pitt has one of the best support systems regarding this. I'm really only one or two decisions away from sending in my seat deposit, and they are reaches too, so looks like this could be it for me.

brochocinco wrote:Just got my letter in the mail and looks like there will be zero financial aid coming my way. Not surprising with a 158 but I was hoping for just a little.

Also got my letter today with no money. Not completely surprised though given my crappy GPA. At least the silver clip thing was different

Would you still consider going to Pitt?

Yeah, even with no money I'd consider Pitt. Given I'm able to establish residency in PA after the first year, I think it would cost me the same amount of $$$ compared to going to most of the private schools I got into with $$$.

Plus, as much as I love it here in California, I think I need a change of scenery for the next few years in life. If I can get some money from Pitt and get residency after a year, I'd strongly consider it.

Man, I've received responses from almost all of my schools at this point, and am really happy about the acceptances and schollies I have so far. Of course, I'm still waiting on some schools to even get to a review of my app.

brochocinco wrote:Just got my letter in the mail and looks like there will be zero financial aid coming my way. Not surprising with a 158 but I was hoping for just a little.

Also got my letter today with no money. Not completely surprised though given my crappy GPA. At least the silver clip thing was different

Would you still consider going to Pitt?

Yeah, even with no money I'd consider Pitt. Given I'm able to establish residency in PA after the first year, I think it would cost me the same amount of $$$ compared to going to most of the private schools I got into with $$$.

Plus, as much as I love it here in California, I think I need a change of scenery for the next few years in life. If I can get some money from Pitt and get residency after a year, I'd strongly consider it.

Are you familiar with Pittsburgh? If not, I would strongly suggest visiting here a few days before/after the ASW. I love the Burgh, but it's definitely not for everybody. A Pitt degree is very regional. Make sure you like Western PA before committing.

HeavenWood wrote:Are you familiar with Pittsburgh? If not, I would strongly suggest visiting here a few days before/after the ASW. I love the Burgh, but it's definitely not for everybody. A Pitt degree is very regional. Make sure you like Western PA before committing.

You can break out of the Pittsburgh area though if you work hard enough.

HeavenWood wrote:Are you familiar with Pittsburgh? If not, I would strongly suggest visiting here a few days before/after the ASW. I love the Burgh, but it's definitely not for everybody. A Pitt degree is very regional. Make sure you like Western PA before committing.

You can break out of the Pittsburgh area though if you work hard enough.

After landing that first job, sure, but barring strong ties to another region, a Pitt degree will keep you firmly planted in the Western half of the state for said job.

HeavenWood wrote:Are you familiar with Pittsburgh? If not, I would strongly suggest visiting here a few days before/after the ASW. I love the Burgh, but it's definitely not for everybody. A Pitt degree is very regional. Make sure you like Western PA before committing.

You can break out of the Pittsburgh area though if you work hard enough.

After landing that first job, sure, but barring strong ties to another region, a Pitt degree will keep you firmly planted in the Western half of the state for said job.

kehoema2 wrote:Damn assuming I don't get yield protected, I can't wait to get my money clip!

Pitt doesn't YP; you should be golden.

Good news to me, looks like its a waiting game. Also, due to some other acceptances, I will not be attending Pitt. At least if I get accepted or any money, it will be going to someone else and I'll make off with the clip.

kehoema2 wrote:Damn assuming I don't get yield protected, I can't wait to get my money clip!

Pitt doesn't YP; you should be golden.

Good news to me, looks like its a waiting game. Also, due to some other acceptances, I will not be attending Pitt. At least if I get accepted or any money, it will be going to someone else and I'll make off with the clip.

kehoema2 wrote:Damn assuming I don't get yield protected, I can't wait to get my money clip!

Pitt doesn't YP; you should be golden.

Good news to me, looks like its a waiting game. Also, due to some other acceptances, I will not be attending Pitt. At least if I get accepted or any money, it will be going to someone else and I'll make off with the clip.

Good luck to everyone.

I would humbly request that you just withdraw your application. Based on the fervor of some in this thread, it would mean a lot to them. I'm a 1L, so it doesn't really affect me, but it could weigh in on how quickly someone else gets accepted.

Also, you're not going to get any money out of the schools you listed if you present a Pitt scholarship. Pitt tends to spread the love with lots of scholarships under $15,000. Once again, I would imagine that money would be greatly appreciated by others in this thread.